Beriev Be-8
1947
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Beriev Be-8

The Beriev Be-8 'Mole' of 1947 was an all-metal utility amphibian flying-boat, with the main units of the landing gear retracting into the sides of the hull just below the pilot's cabin. The wing was supported above the hull by a central pylon, together with a pair of parallel struts on each side. The passenger cabin accommodated sixi A small batch of Be-8s was built, and examples were used in a variety of roles including flying ambulance, liaison,.and training.

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Beriev Be-8A three-view drawing (800 x 536)


Specification 
 ENGINE1 x Shvetsov ASh-21 radial piston engine, 522kW
 WEIGHTS
    Take-off weight3624 kg7990 lb
    Loaded weight2815 kg6206 lb
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan19.0 m62 ft 4 in
    Length13.0 m42 ft 8 in
    Wing area40.0 m2430.56 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
    Max. speed266 km/h165 mph
    Ceiling5550 m18200 ft
    Range810 km503 miles

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